The Intersection of Women, Work, and Motherhood – Can we have it all?
No matter what your motherhood status is as a woman, I’m positive you have a story to tell. I bet your body, your relationship status, your intelligence, and/or your paycheck have all been judged through the lens of: “is she” or “will she” become a mom at some point...
Salary Negotiation for Latinas with Ashley Paré featured on the Chancleta Generation Podcast
In this episode, Ashley Paré speaks with Clemencia Herrera and Cecilia Del Cid about why it’s historically so difficult for women and Latinas to earn what we’re worth and much more! We dive deep into money relationship, self-advocacy, negotiating as women of color and...
Own Your Value by Making These 3 Changes
Do you want to earn more money, land a new job, or increase revenue in your business by the end of this year? If so, listen up. You were probably taught like me, that the path to success, wealth, and the respect you deserve is paved with keeping your head down,...
Time to Hug Your Inner Critic
“Ashley, I think you’re being really hard on yourself” my EMDR therapist recently said to me. And she’s not the first. This is a common theme I hear from my therapists, healers, teachers, coaches, and friends. How many times have you told a colleague, friend, or...
The Five Things Keeping You Stuck
We all get stuck. Whether it’s our business, career, or personal life, feeling stuck shows up as exhaustion, avoidance, and uncertainty about our next steps. We often feel decision fatigued and paralyzed to choose. Feeling stuck can lead to us being extra hard on...
No Such Thing As Too Much
I was shocked to read a recent interview with former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi , who is an inspiring leader for women, immigrants, sustainability, and more. In her interview, Indra shares that she's never asked for a raise. Why?! “I find it cringeworthy,” she said. “I...
The HR Insider’s Guide to Negotiation (How to negotiate effectively)
INTRODUCTION Are you tired of feeling uncomfortable talking about money? Do you wish you knew exactly what to say to land your next promotion and be recognized as a leader? If you’re ready to catapult your career, this negotiation roadmap is for you. I believe...
10 Reasons to Negotiate a Job Offer or Salary Right Now
How to Ask for a Raise During the Covid Pandemic
It’s that time of year again – performance review season is about to kick off amidst a global pandemic. This ‘Hey HR’ Question is one many of you are going to be asking yourselves over the next few months, ‘How to Ask for a Raise During the Covid Pandemic?’. Check out my surprising answer here.
How to Negotiate a Job Offer in the COVID-19 Job Market
Are you having job offer negotiation jitters while interviewing for a new role? If you’re currently interviewing for a new job you may be wondering what type of negotiation power you have, if any, in the current market. Whether you’re in the market because you’re currently unemployed due to COVID-19 or you’re ready for a change based on other factors, this Hey HR Hotline will help you prepare for your upcoming new job offer negotiation!
3 Job Search Tips You Need to Know in the COVID19 Era
I’m hearing from many of you that you’re nervous about your job prospects and the pressure is on. There is a lot of fear being stirred up by the news and current political climate that our future is uncertain and times are tough. But what if you chose not to believe that? What if, instead, you believed this is the perfect time to get clear on what’s important for you moving forward in your life and your career and you can create it? If you’ve found yourself stuck, afraid to take action, and have created a story in your mind that “now is not a good time to look for a new job” this HEY HR Q&A is for you!
Elevating the Women of Color Entrepreneurs who Support Own Your Worth
Getting to choose who I work with is one of the many benefits of having my own business. This choice is an honor and it’s also a privilege. I would not have the life or business I have today if it wasn’t for the support of others. No one rises alone. Having access to money gives us options, choices, and the power to change our lives and the lives of others. We need to invest financially in making Black Lives Matter because Black women are worthy women.
So, today I want to highlight and amplify the voices of experts I rely on regularly who are also women of color.
These women may be behind the scenes to you, but they are integral to the success of Own Your Worth and I wouldn’t be here without them. They are worthy of being recognized front and center!
How to Lead Through a Global Pandemic
Having to tell your employee “today will be your last day” is what every people manager dreads most. Also difficult? Having to tell your team they’re taking a pay cut but you still expect them to show up and work hard. But, perhaps the most difficult part about being a leader is leading when you’ve also taken a pay cut, you’re emotional, and your future is uncertain. If you are managing people at work during these difficult times this Hey HR Hotline is for you.
3 Things to Consider When Negotiating a Pay Cut
One of our readers wants to know whether they have any negotiation power after being asked to take a pay cut to save your job as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are three things to consider when negotiating a pay cut.
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Negotiation through Career Transitions and Maternity Leave [Detox & Chill Podcast]
Maternity leave is essential. As a matter of fact, parental leave is essential. It’s not a luxury or a nice to have, it’s a necessity. In order for us as parents to raise a generation of children who become adults who are present, considerate, and change agents for a better society, we ourselves have to be present, mindful, and taken care of in order to care for those we love. Unfortunately, the US is still at the bottom of the list when it comes to paid parental leave benefits and there is evidence of paid-leave disparities by race and ethnicity. In 2020, US employers and the US government are failing to offer equitable and sufficient family leave benefits. Most of us are left to struggle on our own as we navigate parenthood, our careers, and our health. If we’re going to move the needle on current leave programs and policies it’s important to advocate for ourselves, our families, and our colleagues in order to hold our employers accountable to change.
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in An Interview
Our first caller wants to know how she should answer the dreaded, open-ended question “So, tell me about yourself?” during the interview process – especially in the post COVID-19 job market. If you unexpectedly lost your job due to Covid-19 or you’re putting your job search on hold because you’re feeling grateful to even have one, this Q&A is for you.
Mother’s Day: An Open Letter to Those Experiencing Sadness
Last year on Mother’s Day I was out to lunch with my Mom, sister, and husband when it suddenly hit me. I looked across the table with tear filled eyes and said: “I would have been 5 months pregnant today, Mom”. I suffered a pregnancy loss in January of 2019. Mother’s Day for me last year had a whole new meaning. It was the first time I knew I was ready to be a Mom and yet I was sad that I didn’t know for sure if I’d be able to celebrate a Mother’s Day of my own in the future. So on that day last year, as I celebrated my Mother I also mothered myself. I allowed space to feel my sadness and gave myself the love I needed to know that I would be okay. And what I couldn’t know or see that day was a gift in the making – I would become pregnant with Noah later that month.
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My Career Pivot From HR Manager to Negotiation Coach [Podcast]
In January of this year I sat down with the fabulous Liz Ward of Slick Pivot to share the story of my career pivot. Little did either of us know that not only was I on the brink of my next pivot -motherhood, but the world was about to be launched into a COVID-19 pivot.
4 Essential Coronavirus Tips for Working From Home
I know you’re receiving messages and emails by the minute regarding the risks, status, and unknown’s of the Coronavirus. These times may feel uncertain and bring up fear of the future so I am wishing you health, safety, and the peace of taking each day one at a time. By now you may be required to work from home full time for the health and safety of you and your colleagues. If your organization has not yet addressed this please feel free to ask to work from home if you don’t feel comfortable traveling!
Is Your Fear of Money Stopping You From Asking for a Raise?
Transforming your relationship with money is a secret weapon of negotiation. In order to confidently negotiate for more money, or more of what you want in your life, you have to be ready and willing to receive it. You have to remove any roadblocks in your path that are preventing you from allowing more (money, love, abundance, gratitude) into your life. In order to receive more, you have to believe you’re worthy of receiving it!
Why It is Too Late to Negotiate Salary after Receiving a Job Offer
You’ve received a job offer and you’re ready to negotiate salary, woohoo! Now what?! If you haven’t already prepared to negotiate prior to receiving the offer, it’s too late and here’s why: you’re under pressure. The excitement of interviewing, moving forward in the process, and hearing the words “you’re the one” can quickly wear off when you realize it’s time to talk about money. The pressure is on: do you say yes or do you ask for more? In order to land the best new job offer possible and to celebrate your new role and paycheck, it pays to do some prep work.